Dangerously hot conditions are expected to continue through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh.

While temperatures and heat index values will be a couple of degrees cooler, the extended period of hot weather will remain dangerous.

Isolated to scattered storms in the late afternoon period each day may bring some relief.

An approaching cold front will bring higher rain chances by Thursday and lasting through Friday. There may be a few strong storms Thursday.

A break in the heat is expected Friday and highs will most likely be down in the 80s Friday through Saturday. More widespread heavy rain is expected on those two days.